New DJ Lighting

Let's Talk LED DJ Lighting!
[Sep. 22, 2007] LED lighting just came onto the scene within the last few years when manufacturing of LEDs became affordable to the point where they could be used for applications other than indicators and decoration. To most DJs out there LED lighting is a mystery, they know they exist, but few really know the advantages of using LED technology in their shows.

DJzone sat down with lighting visionary Scott Davies, General Manager of world renowned American DJ in Los Angeles, California to get the scoop on this new trend in lighting.

American DJ Deco FX, Hyper FX and Warp FX Added to On-The-Go Series
[Sep. 21, 2007] Extreme ease of use and portability, superior optics and ultra affordability have made American DJ’s On-The-Go Series a hit with working DJs and musicians. Now, it’s “go” time once again as the company adds 3 exciting new models — the Deco FX, Hyper FX and Warp FX — to this highly successful series of plug-n-play mobile effects.

American DJ Introduces Electra LED Moodflower Effect
[Sep. 12, 2007] American DJ continues to lead the LED revolution among DJs, clubs and bands with the introduction of an LED version of another of its classic moonflower effects. Inspired by the popular Electra 250, the new Electra LED is a scanning mirror moonflower using red, green and blue LEDs that produce razor-sharp beams.

American DJ Unveils Pearl LED Color and Pearl LED WH
[Sep. 10, 2007] American DJ has “super-sized” the revolution in LED effects by introducing a pair of new high-output moonflowers with 3-watt LEDs -- the largest and brightest LED lamps it has put in a moonflower fixture yet! The new DMX-controllable Pearl LED Color and Pearl LED WH, a multi-color and all-white moonflower respectively, each use only one 3-watt LED to produce a dazzling output equivalent to that of a 400-watt halogen lamp.

Martin Launches All-Purpose Magnum 650
[Sep. 9, 2007] The Magnum 650 is the latest fogger in Martin’s Magnum line of high quality, high value fog effects. Featuring a new and attractive design that begs to be seen, the Magnum 650 encompasses what the Magnum range is all about; state-of-the-art technology, high quality and ruggedness.

American DJ Mega Bar & Mega Panel LED Stage/Wall Washes Introduced
[Sep. 6, 2007] American DJ is helping fuel a “Mega” trend in the lighting industry, with the introduction of its new Mega Series LED washes. The series consists of 3 affordable new LED stage/wall wash-type fixtures -- the Mega Bar LED and Mega Panel LED color washes, and the ultraviolet Mega Bar UV50 – all of which employ 10mm LEDs as their light source.

American DJ LED FX Series A Revolution In Mobile Lighting
[Aug. 31, 2007] American DJ has introduced the LED FX Series, featuring seven new LED effects that will revolutionize the way mobile DJ’s, touring bands and small clubs use lighting.

The LED technology used in the American DJ FX Series offers unprecedented benefits such as extremely long life (100,000 hour rated), rich saturated colors that will not fade and razor sharp beams.

CHAUVET Elan Arrives
[Aug. 23, 2007] With the release of the Èlan, CHAUVET reaffirms their commitment to take LED technology to new levels. The Élan features 224 LEDs that create beams which rotate and crisscross, and with a 70° beam angle, provides wide room/floor coverage, and mid-air effects. The fixture offers four channels of DMX control (red, green, blue and strobe), with a plethora of preprogrammed color changes and patterns.

Elation Rolls Out Antari M-5 Fogger
[Aug. 9, 2007] The new Antari M-5 Fogger from Elation Professional is a versatile 1,500-watt stage fogger that’s ready to hit the road. Designed specifically for stage and touring use, the M-5 Fogger combines heavy-duty, rugged durability with a high-capacity tank and a stage-friendly case design, all in a portable unit that’s quick and easy to set up.

New from American DJ at NAMM
[Aug. 2, 2007] Despite a relatively low turnout at the summer NAMM show in Austin, the American DJ booth was jammed with interested dealers thanks to an exciting new array of LED products. The new offerings range from LED versions of classic lights like the Jewel and Vision to high impact color bars. Here are some of the highlights.

CHAUVET Arena Hazer Comes to Life
[Jul. 30, 2007] CHAUVET introduces the Arena HazerTM, a water-based haze solution for designers seeking a large, continuous and evenly diffused field of haze. The Arena Hazer™ features true continuous output of up to 20,000cfm. Just fill it up, turn it on and forget about it! To aid in diffusion and distribution, the Arena Hazer™ has an integral fan and an auxiliary external squirrel cage blower to adjust the speed and orientation of the haze.

American DJ Introduces Emerald Sky, Emerald Scan II and Mini Emerald Beam Laser Effects
[Jul. 9, 2007] The green movement is in full swing at American DJ with the introduction of three new 4.9mW DMX-512 green lasers -- the Emerald Sky, Emerald Scan II and Mini Emerald Beam. The vivid emerald beams created by these exciting laser effects will make rival DJs and clubs green with envy – but it won’t cost you much green to get your hands on them.

American DJ Introduces LED Moonflower Effects
[Jun. 21, 2007] American DJ has reinvented a classic DJ/club effect by powering three new cutting-edge moonflowers with bright, long-lasting LEDs. The company’s entry-level Jewel LED, mid-level Spectrum LED and top-of-the-line LED Vision all feature high-output red, green and blue LEDs that produce sharp-looking beams of light to create a spectacular light show that outshines traditional halogen-lamp moonflowers.

CHAUVET’S Releases SX Series
[Jun. 20, 2007] CHAUVET’S newly released SX series features lightweight, powerful 250w luminaires designed for the mobile performer and smaller nightclubs. Fan cooling allows for reliable operation, and the similarity of the case designs adds an aesthetic touch to any lighting rig.